DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ICON plc, (NASDAQ:ICLR) (ISIN:IE0005711209), a global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries, today announced the appointment of Cathrin Petty as a non-executive Director. Cathrin was appointed unanimously by ICON’s board of directors and, in accordance with the company’s Articles of Association, will stand for re-election by ICON’s shareholders at the Company’s next annual general meeting.